Transnational Kaiju

From Strange Beasts to Legendary Monsters

By:

Steven Rawle

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From relatively humble beginnings in a King Kong-inspired Japanese studio picture, the kaijū eiga has developed into a global genre. While the origins of giant kaijū - the term often preferred to 'monster' - remain firmly rooted in Japan, the figure has become a transnational spectacle. This book explores how kaijū went global, from the adoption of Godzilla movies in translation to the appropriation of cultural material across borders. With reference to the genre's global development, its exploitative Western circulation and the labour of fans, the book examines how genres with deep national roots can become transnational phenomena.

Author Biography:

Dr Steven Rawle is Associate Professor in Media Production at York St John's University.

Release date NZ

May 10th, 2024

Author

Steven Rawle

Pages

296

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

38 Illustrations, black and white

ISBN-13

9781474475815

Product ID

38603316

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